People are attracted to the Kiwi because of it bright green colour and its exotic taste but the real uniqueness of Kiwi comes from its health benefits.
1) Helps your digestion with Enzymes
- Raw kiwi contains actinidain, a protein-dissolving enzyme that can help digest a meal much like the papain in papaya or bromelain in pineapple
2) Helps manage blood pressure
Kiwi's high level of potassium helps keep our electrolytes in balance by counteracting the effects of sodium.
3) Poroects from DNA Damage
The unique combination of antioxidants in kiwi helps protect the cell DNA from oxidative damage (Some experts conclude this can help prevent cancer)
4) Boosts Your Immunity
Kiwi'a high vitamin C content along with other antioxidant compounds has been proven to boost te immune system
5) Improves digestive health
Kiwi's are a great source of fiber. This prevents constipation and other intestinal problems.
6)Helps clean out toxins
The fuzzy fiber of kiwi helps bind and move toxins from our intestinal tract.
7)Helps fight Heart Disease
Eating 2-3 kiwis a day has been shown to reduce the potential of blood clotting... Many individuals take aspirin to reduce blood clotting but this causes many side effects including inflammation and intestinal bleeding Kiwi fruit has the same anti-clotting benefits with no side effects ,just additional health benefits .
8)Suitable for Diabetics
Kiwi is in the low category for glycemic meaning it does not raise your blood sugar quickly.
9)Protects Against Macular Degeneration and other eye problems
A study showed that eating 3 or servings of fruit per day decreased macular degeneration by 36%. This is thought to be associated with the kiwi's high levels of lutein and zeaxanthin - both of which are natural chemicals found in the human eye. The same effect was not found for vegetables.
10) Creates Alkaline Balance
Kiwi is in the "most alkaline" category.for fruits, meaning it has a rich supply of minerals to replace the excess of acidic foods most individuals consumer. A few of the benefits of a acid/alkaline balanced body are : youthful skin, deeper sleep, abundant physical energy, fewer colds, less arthritis and reduced osteoporosis.
11) Great for the skin
Kiwis are a good source of vitamin E, an antioxidant know to protect skin from degeneration.
Interesting fact: Not all kiwi fruit is fuzzy. The most popular species of kiwifruit is called fuzzy fruit, but there is a golden kiwi with a smooth bronze skin which is actually sweeter and more aromatic in flavour.
(Care 2 Newsletter May 2016)
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
PEANUT BUTTER ALERNATIVES AND WHY
ALMOND BUTTER FOR A GREAT COMPLEXION
- Almond butter is a rich source of Vitamin E. It can provide almost 30 percent of your daily needs in 1 tablespoon. Vitamin E helps protect cell membranes and guard against UV Radiation damage. Almond butter is also higher in fiber and lower in sodium than peanut butter.
WALNUT BUTTER FOR DISEASE PREVENTION
Walnut butter has the highest levels of omega-3, a healthy fat that is predominantly in fish and helps boost the immune system and prevent heart disease.
CASHEW BUTTER FOR HEART HEALTH
More than half the fat in this nut butter comes from oleic acid, a heart healthy unsaturated fat that helps improve cholesterol and blood pressure.
HAZELNUT BUTTER FOR A MOOD BOOST
Another great source of skin protecting vitamin E. Hazelnut butter also tends to be blended with cocoa which may help you keep calmer and more content.
SOY NUT BUTTER FOR BONE HEALTH
If you are allergic to peanuts, try soy nut butter. It is similar to peanut butter in taste and texture.
(Yoga Journal 2014 )
- Almond butter is a rich source of Vitamin E. It can provide almost 30 percent of your daily needs in 1 tablespoon. Vitamin E helps protect cell membranes and guard against UV Radiation damage. Almond butter is also higher in fiber and lower in sodium than peanut butter.
WALNUT BUTTER FOR DISEASE PREVENTION
Walnut butter has the highest levels of omega-3, a healthy fat that is predominantly in fish and helps boost the immune system and prevent heart disease.
CASHEW BUTTER FOR HEART HEALTH
More than half the fat in this nut butter comes from oleic acid, a heart healthy unsaturated fat that helps improve cholesterol and blood pressure.
HAZELNUT BUTTER FOR A MOOD BOOST
Another great source of skin protecting vitamin E. Hazelnut butter also tends to be blended with cocoa which may help you keep calmer and more content.
SOY NUT BUTTER FOR BONE HEALTH
If you are allergic to peanuts, try soy nut butter. It is similar to peanut butter in taste and texture.
(Yoga Journal 2014 )
Monday, March 28, 2016
NATURAL HEALTH BENEFITS FROM MAPLE SYRUP
Syrup is very good for you because it has a lot of good stuff in it. This natural sweetener is known to be a significant source of several nutrients, including riboflavin, zinc, magnesium, calcium, potassium and manganese, which plays an integral role in energy production and normal brain and nerve function.
Maple syrup goes through little to no processing. It is a natural, non-refined product which gives it an edge over other sweetening agents.
Maple syrup is starting to be put into that super food category along with blueberries, red wine, green tea and dark chocolate.
(www.sugarbushhill.com/health benefits/)
Syrup is very good for you because it has a lot of good stuff in it. This natural sweetener is known to be a significant source of several nutrients, including riboflavin, zinc, magnesium, calcium, potassium and manganese, which plays an integral role in energy production and normal brain and nerve function.
Maple syrup goes through little to no processing. It is a natural, non-refined product which gives it an edge over other sweetening agents.
Maple syrup is starting to be put into that super food category along with blueberries, red wine, green tea and dark chocolate.
(www.sugarbushhill.com/health benefits/)
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
SUPER HEALTH BENEFITS OF JUST ONE CELERY STOCK
1) Celery reduces inflammation. If you are suffering from joint pains, lung infections, asthma or acne, eating more celery will bring much need relief.
2)Celery helps you calm down. The minerals in celery, especially magnesium, and the essential oil in it, soothe the nervous system. If you eat celery before bed time, you will sleep better.
3) It regulates the body's alkaline balance, thus protecting you from problems such as acidity.
4)Celery aids digestion. The high water content of celery, combined with the insoluble fiber in it, makes it a great tool for easy passage of stool.
5) It contains good salts. The salt in celery is organic, natural and essential for your health.
6) One large stalk of celery can deliver up to 10 percent of your daily need for Vitamin A - a group of nutrients that protects the eyes and prevents age-related degeneration of vision.
7)Celery reduces "bad cholesterol. There is a component in celery called butylphthalide which gives the vegetable its flavour and scent but 2 stalks of celery can reduce bad cholesterol by up to 7 points.
8) An active compound called phthalides in celery has been proven to boost circulatory health. Raw whole celery reduces high blood pressure.
9)Celery can combat cancer. One study showed that the powerful flavonoid in celery, called luteolin, inhibits the growth of cancer cells especially in the pancreas. Another study suggests that the regular intake of celery could significantly delay the formation of cancer cells.
Useful Tips - Choose celery with upright stalks that snap when bent. Freshy chopped celery retains its nutrients much better than if you chop and store it even for a few hours.
Steamed celery retains its flavour, but also most of its nutrients.
(excerpt from CARE 2 Newsletter)2016
1) Celery reduces inflammation. If you are suffering from joint pains, lung infections, asthma or acne, eating more celery will bring much need relief.
2)Celery helps you calm down. The minerals in celery, especially magnesium, and the essential oil in it, soothe the nervous system. If you eat celery before bed time, you will sleep better.
3) It regulates the body's alkaline balance, thus protecting you from problems such as acidity.
4)Celery aids digestion. The high water content of celery, combined with the insoluble fiber in it, makes it a great tool for easy passage of stool.
5) It contains good salts. The salt in celery is organic, natural and essential for your health.
6) One large stalk of celery can deliver up to 10 percent of your daily need for Vitamin A - a group of nutrients that protects the eyes and prevents age-related degeneration of vision.
7)Celery reduces "bad cholesterol. There is a component in celery called butylphthalide which gives the vegetable its flavour and scent but 2 stalks of celery can reduce bad cholesterol by up to 7 points.
8) An active compound called phthalides in celery has been proven to boost circulatory health. Raw whole celery reduces high blood pressure.
9)Celery can combat cancer. One study showed that the powerful flavonoid in celery, called luteolin, inhibits the growth of cancer cells especially in the pancreas. Another study suggests that the regular intake of celery could significantly delay the formation of cancer cells.
Useful Tips - Choose celery with upright stalks that snap when bent. Freshy chopped celery retains its nutrients much better than if you chop and store it even for a few hours.
Steamed celery retains its flavour, but also most of its nutrients.
(excerpt from CARE 2 Newsletter)2016
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